Spartan MM recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 16, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Shyft Group recalls 2015 Spartan MM

Recall number

15V014000

Brand / firm

Spartan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 24 units

Why it was recalled

If the sway bar detaches, additional vehicle sway may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Spartan MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to November 19, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may break, causing the sway bar to detach from the mounting frame.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners and dealers will replace the front sway bar mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2015. Spartan issued an interim notification to owners on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.